I am well versed in the language and syntax of Detroit as an author, educator and neighborhood organizer. I epitomize redemption from the many lessons I learned from my father whom I met in prison for the first time. As a Black organic intellectual, unorthodox leader and father, I have demonstrated my commitment to the revolutionary principles of social justice as activist and organizer to enhance the lives of others across race, religion and class through his works of restoring the neighbor back to the hood.